Commercial Driver

Smurfit Westrock; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Flint, MI is seeking a Commercial Driver to operate a switch truck, move tractor-trailers, and support yard operations. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, staging, and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires a current CDL Class A, forklift certification, and prior warehouse and driving experience; English fluency and DOT safety practices are essential. Day shifts Monday through Friday with a pay rate of $27-29/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification and experience required.
• Current CDL Class A license required.
• 1+ year experience as a warehouse operator preferred.
• No preventable motor vehicle violations in last 12 months.
• Current medical certification card.

Responsibilities

• Operate switch truck to move trailers safely in yard.
• Load, unload, and transport trailers between docks and staging areas.
• Perform vehicle inspections and adhere to DOT/OSHA safety rules.
• Record shipments in Victory system and apply inventory codes.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift experience

CDL Class A

English fluency

Warehouse operator experience

Material handling

Tools

Victory inventory system

ELD mobile apps

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Commercial Driver is responsible for operating a switch truck to safely and efficiently move tractor-trailers throughout the yard. This role involves loading, unloading, and transporting trailers between docks, staging areas, and designated yard locations while ensuring compliance with all safety procedures and operational requirements. The Commercial Driver plays a critical role in supporting efficient warehouse and transportation operations by maintaining the timely flow of trailers and freight.

Shift: Mon-Fri, Day Hours

Pay Rate: $27-29/hour, Dependent on Experience

Location: Flint, MI 48505

How you will impact Packaging Solutions Smurfit Westrock :

• Primarily assist with warehouse operator duties and responsibilities by transferring materials, unloading, processing, loading and storage areas.
• Move outgoing products using hand trucks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment, in accordance with all safety policies, to loading dock.
• Perform Commercial Driver duties when necessary
• Receive, sort and place incoming products in appropriate warehouse location.
• Record amounts of material shipped or received in Victory computer system.
• Mark materials and product with Victory inventory codes.
• Always organize the warehouse for cleanliness and safety.
• Sweep, mop and perform other routine maintenance.
• Safely operates tractor and trailer for the delivery of products and materials.
• Perform vehicle inspections as required.
• Operate mobile apps on phone for ELD and proof of delivery.
• Follow all safety rules for equipment and material handling as required by DOT, OSHA and Company safety program.
• Ensure all orders are delivered in good condition and in full as per the bill of lading.
• Communicate effectively with operations staff about customer concerns.
• Utilize material handling equipment, such hand trucks.

What you need to succeed:

• Forklift experience and certification
• Current CDL Class A license
• One or more years’ experience as a warehouse operator preferred.
• No preventable motor vehicle violations within last 12 months
• Current medical certification card.
• One or more years’ experience driving a tractor trailer.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written
• Occasionally may be required to fuel offsite
• Basic computer literacy preferred
• The ability and willingness to communicate via 2-way radio.
• Ability and willingness to follow strict safety procedures, including manually chocking wheels, locking out trailers, and properly positioning trailer jack stands.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform job duties in severe weather conditions: heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Sit and drive for up to 10 hours of time without assistance.
• Walk for distances of 100 yards repeatedly and without assistance.
• Lift 50 pounds repeatedly and without assistance or equipment.
• Utilize all material handling equipment without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The ability to enter and exit a semi repeatably during your shift to hook and unhook gladhands repeatably.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

What we offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

Benefits include:

• Medical w/ HSA
• Mental Health
• 401(k) with 5% company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.